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Creativity on display

Getting into the spirit of all things creative, Caroline Springs residents with a flair for art and craft got together on March 27 to...

Hop into fun this April

Melbourne’s west is the place to be this April, with endless exciting events on the calendar for locals. From live music, comedy shows, festivals,...

Reminder to check smoke alarms as daylight savings ends

As Victorians prepare to adjust their clocks for the end of daylight saving time this weekend, RACV and the Country Fire Authority (CFA) are...

Local man among two brothers arrested by federal police

A Sunshine resident and his brother, with alleged links to international organised crime have been charged over a complex drug importation plot involving 80...

Buskers strike a chord

Bringing the best of street performances to their school grounds, students from Caroline Springs’ Creekside College participated in an energy-filled busking event to raise...

Spirit of the ANZACs in Hoppers Crossing

Morning Melodies is making a marvellous and miraculous return for those whose heart yearns for music. The ‘Spirit of the Anzacs’ by Promac Productions...

A place for poets to perform

On the second Saturday afternoon of each month, spoken word echoes through the Woodend RSL as poets, musicians, and writers present their work to...

Bourne’s Aussie joy

Keilor Thunder star Issie Bourne received not one, but two unexpected call ups in the lead up to the National Basketball League 1 South...

Clayton coach of the year

Among the celebrations for the Sunshine Eagles after they won the Baseball Victoria summer league premiership, there was a special award for coach Stuart...

Women’s competitions finalised

The Essendon District Football League women’s competition will remain at three senior divisions this season. The league announced the rest of its female structure last...

Interleague squads named

The best of the best have been named in the Western Football League’s two senior interleague squads. The league will face the Southern Football League...

Harrower confident in Thunder

Keilor Thunder coach Kristi Harrower is embracing the challenge of a new National Basketball League 1 South women's season, confident in her group despite...

Keilor Thunder raring to go in NBL1 South

There’s a sense of excitement for Keilor Thunder as it prepares for the start of the new era in the National Basketball League 1...

The benefits of living in a retirement village

As Australians age, ensuring a comfortable and fulfilling lifestyle becomes a growing priority. For many older Victorians, a retirement village offers an ideal solution,...

New Woolworths store opens in Hillside

A new Woolworths supermarket opened on Thursday March 20 in Hillside, offering a brand new shopping experience for the local Banchory Grove community. The...

Green Gully is not only a hub for soccer enthusiasts

Green Gully Soccer Club in Keilor Downs is not only a hub for soccer enthusiasts but also a versatile venue for various events. Looking...

Celebrating harmony and diversity at MP’s electorate office

In the heart of Melbourne’s western suburbs, Luba Grigorovitch’s electorate office stands as a testament to the strength found in diversity. The team comprises...

What are serviced apartments

Serviced apartments within a retirement village are ideally suited to older individuals who are mobile, and able to live independently and who would enjoy...

Enjoy a new lease on life at Rivervue

Australian seniors are redefining the 'Great Australian Dream' — not just with bricks and mortar, but with a lifestyle that offers more freedom, connection,...

IVF, endometriosis drugs cheaper

A new treatment for a common painful condition and two other drugs will be made cheaper to improve thousands of Australian women’s lives. About 8500...

Reducing triple-0 hesitancy

A new study found that women are less comfortable calling triple-0 when experiencing symptoms of a heart attack, providing a possible reason why women...

Study into ’neglected’ issue

Researchers are investigating causes and potential treatments for perinatal intrusions — intense and vivid thoughts that impact most people during and after pregnancy. Intrusive and...

Young women turning their back on the pill

I was put on birth control when I was 14, three years later after 250 consecutive days of menstrual bleeding and seven alternative birth...

Surgeon reconstructs hope

“Women’s health has always been a passion of mine,” would probably sufficiently explain why Dr Anannya Chakrabarti is a reconstructive breast surgeon, but it...

Virtual health clinic for women

A free virtual health clinic will help to make women’s health more accessible for women across Victoria. On Wednesday, February 5, Health Minister Mary-Anne...

New advocacy plan in the works

From April onwards, Brimbank council will begin work on developing its advocacy plan for 2025-27 – which will be an important blueprint for key...

School celebrates strong cultural ties

Extending the cultural fun beyond Harmony Week, the St Albans Heights Primary School community hosted a special barbecue event at the end of the...

Community Calendar

Keilor 2025 Anzac Day Commemoration Anzac Day 2025 marks the 110th anniversary of the Australian and New Zealand 1915 Gallipoli landings. Anzac services across...

Calder to get millions for repair

After withdrawing funds for the Calder Freeway in 2023, the federal government has put the project back on the agenda, with a fresh injection...

Libs to cut Sunshine funding

Federal opposition leader Peter Dutton’s plan to scrap funding for the Sunshine station upgrade will be a “major setback” if implemented, according to a...

Burning love for Elvis

For 25 years, Sean Spiteri has captivated audiences with his dedication to honouring Elvis Presley’s legacy. Spellbound by Elvis’ 1968 comeback special at the...

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Bourne’s Aussie joy

Keilor Thunder star Issie Bourne received not one, but two unexpected call ups in the lead up to the National Basketball League 1 South...